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01-13-2010, 08:04 PM | #16 |
Stop Puppy Mills Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: california
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| I love the washables, I have about 5 of them and I wait til all are dirty and wash them all at once. I dont think I could wash them with my own clothes but I have no problem washing them in my washer together. So much better than disposables.
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01-13-2010, 09:21 PM | #17 |
Tiny Dog Big Heart Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas
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| I use washable pads. I wash them about four or five at a time. I first run them through a pre-wash cycle without detergent (you could use a short wash cycle if you don't have a pre-wash cycle) just to rinse everything out. Then I run them through a regular wash cycle with detergent and dry on medium heat. I wash them separately from other clothing, etc. If there is soiling I just pick it up and flush it. If it is soft I wipe off what I can with tissues and flush it, then wash the pad. When I am waiting to have enough pads for a wash I fold the used pads in fourths with the dirty side in and stack them next to the washer. (My washer is in the garage). When I have four I do a load. This contains all the smell that may develop over time.
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01-14-2010, 05:41 AM | #18 | ||
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies
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I have some that I got from Petsmart a few years ago that still work and look fine, but they were really expensive. The last ones I got I ordered from YT member RDB911 and they are great. They're just as sturdy but cost much less.
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01-14-2010, 07:03 AM | #19 |
☺Farrah☺ Donating Member | Although I did not buy pads from YT member RDB911 I wanted to let you know that he (Ryan) is a pleasure to do business with and his prices are good. You might want to PM him for prices. I use disposable ones as there is a high water table where I live and the cesspools fill FAST! One good rain and they are full of ground water. So I envy all of you "washable" users!! : )
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01-14-2010, 07:08 AM | #20 | |
Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa
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I use disposable cause I fear with the washable ones it is too much like carpet or a throw rug.\ JMO | |
01-14-2010, 08:07 AM | #21 |
Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas
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| I love the ezwhelp used washable pads. They are thick and absorbent and look like new. Reclaimed Pads After washing many a diaper when my skin girl were babies, washing pee pads does not bother me. I just use detergent and bleach when I wash them. |
01-15-2010, 03:13 PM | #22 | |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Jose, CA, USA
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what's a sanitary way to treat poop before throwing it in the washer? or you don't think it's necessary to treat it first before putting in the washer?
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01-15-2010, 03:44 PM | #23 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA
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| I think it's all personal preference....I wouldn't want to wash the pee pads in my washer and mine doesn't use one enough so I couldn't just wash one at a time (and I wouldn't want to store them up until I had enough). I prefer the disposable ones. Also, if they are used to the disposable ones it's good for travel. I'm not sure how you would take the cloth ones on vacation (not sure where you would wash them). Also, I feel like if I used cloth ones it would confuse her and she would think she could pee on area rugs.
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01-15-2010, 04:16 PM | #24 | |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tennessee
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I use the washable ones, and I love them. I got my first ones from Little Bit and they are great. I have had my first order for almost two years and they are good as new! I found some on line about nine months ago when I was looking for Little Bits web site. I ordered them, but they have already riped on the backing, or the sewing has came out. I am ready to order more. This time I will know where to look
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01-17-2010, 03:36 PM | #25 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ashburn, VA
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| Disposable vs washable potty pads Don't get my puppy till next week but have gotten much information from your thread. Thank you all for giving your opinions. It really helps someone like me. Bunny |
01-17-2010, 04:09 PM | #26 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Jose, CA, USA
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| welcome to YT and congratulations on your new puppy.
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01-17-2010, 06:09 PM | #27 |
My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca.
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| No way would I ever buy pee pads I had to wash. I like just throwing them in the trash and be done with it. Easy to travel with too. I also like conserving on water, electric and soap.
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01-17-2010, 06:34 PM | #28 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Michigan, USA
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| I found these online. I haven't tried them, but it might be worth a try. SIMPLE S BioDegradable Pads 46 from King Wholesale Pet Supplies |
01-17-2010, 06:57 PM | #29 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: here :)
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| I use disposable pee pads. Honestly , I just didn't want to have to wash the other ones I use the pee pad holder with the side locks and hard bottom so there are no leaks. I change her pad about three times a day and put a fresh one in her pen at night... I also will just pick up and flush the poo so it doesn't stink up the place.
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01-17-2010, 07:37 PM | #30 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Castro Valley, Ca. USA
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| I use waterproof crib liners. they last longer and are washable. I just pick up the poo and flush it. I wait until I have a 1/2 load full and run them threw a rinse then a wash cycle by themselves. just like I did with the cloth diapers for my son. I only use disposables when traveling. As far as the ecology goes, you either add to a land fill or use water, which is worse? I don't know! Donna
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